Belief in Heaven among adults with a post-graduate degree
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who …in heaven
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Survey year
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
57%
35%
8%
5,897
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Heaven among adults with a post-graduate degree by religious group
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who …in heaven
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Religious tradition
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Catholic
81%
13%
6%
1,128
Evangelical Protestant
82%
7%
11%
959
Hindu
44%
46%
10%
104
Historically Black Protestant
90%
4%
6%
193
Jewish
29%
59%
12%
326
Mainline Protestant
68%
23%
10%
1,269
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
16%
76%
7%
1,382
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Age distribution among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Believe
9%
44%
29%
18%
3,196
Don't believe
10%
44%
26%
20%
2,036
Other/don't know
6%
40%
30%
24%
512
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Believe
2%
15%
36%
35%
11%
1%
3,196
Don't believe
1%
17%
35%
33%
12%
1%
2,036
Other/don't know
1%
13%
33%
38%
15%
1%
512
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Believe
46%
54%
3,282
Don't believe
52%
48%
2,070
Other/don't know
52%
48%
545
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Believe
73%
11%
8%
6%
3%
3,228
Don't believe
79%
3%
10%
5%
3%
2,038
Other/don't know
79%
5%
8%
4%
3%
535
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Believe
14%
10%
76%
3,248
Don't believe
20%
11%
69%
2,049
Other/don't know
16%
8%
75%
538
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Believe
8%
11%
34%
46%
2,924
Don't believe
9%
10%
30%
50%
1,864
Other/don't know
11%
12%
28%
50%
453
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Believe
67%
4%
9%
5%
15%
3,270
Don't believe
63%
9%
10%
3%
15%
2,066
Other/don't know
70%
4%
10%
5%
11%
540
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Believe
35%
65%
3,265
Don't believe
29%
71%
2,063
Other/don't know
32%
68%
538
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in God among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Believe
74%
21%
3%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
3,282
Don't believe
18%
22%
14%
1%
40%
6%
2,070
Other/don't know
47%
25%
10%
3%
3%
13%
545
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
65%
25%
7%
3%
< 1%
3,282
Don't believe
15%
22%
25%
38%
< 1%
2,070
Other/don't know
45%
27%
17%
9%
3%
545
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
51%
34%
14%
1%
3,282
Don't believe
11%
31%
58%
< 1%
2,070
Other/don't know
37%
37%
24%
1%
545
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
67%
18%
6%
9%
< 1%
3,282
Don't believe
19%
10%
7%
63%
1%
2,070
Other/don't know
52%
13%
7%
24%
4%
545
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
28%
12%
12%
48%
< 1%
3,282
Don't believe
7%
3%
5%
84%
< 1%
2,070
Other/don't know
24%
8%
8%
58%
2%
545
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of meditation among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
48%
8%
4%
38%
1%
3,282
Don't believe
32%
12%
7%
47%
1%
2,070
Other/don't know
45%
8%
6%
38%
4%
545
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
65%
16%
10%
8%
1%
3,282
Don't believe
43%
17%
15%
24%
2%
2,070
Other/don't know
60%
15%
10%
12%
3%
545
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
47%
19%
16%
17%
1%
3,282
Don't believe
49%
19%
17%
14%
1%
2,070
Other/don't know
55%
17%
14%
11%
3%
545
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
41%
12%
36%
9%
3%
3,282
Don't believe
7%
25%
41%
25%
3%
2,070
Other/don't know
25%
16%
39%
10%
9%
545
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
40%
58%
2%
< 1%
3,282
Don't believe
19%
79%
2%
1%
2,070
Other/don't know
28%
68%
3%
1%
545
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of reading scripture among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
42%
12%
11%
35%
< 1%
3,282
Don't believe
9%
6%
8%
77%
< 1%
2,070
Other/don't know
34%
8%
7%
50%
2%
545
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Interpreting scripture among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe
21%
43%
3%
26%
7%
3,282
Don't believe
2%
5%
1%
87%
5%
2,070
Other/don't know
10%
19%
5%
46%
21%
545
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Hell among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe
66%
26%
7%
3,282
Don't believe
3%
96%
1%
2,070
Other/don't know
12%
28%
59%
545
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Party affiliation among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Believe
44%
12%
44%
3,282
Don't believe
18%
9%
73%
2,070
Other/don't know
34%
15%
51%
545
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Political ideology among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
35%
40%
22%
3%
3,282
Don't believe
10%
31%
57%
2%
2,070
Other/don't know
26%
41%
29%
5%
545
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about size of government among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
59%
36%
3%
2%
3,282
Don't believe
39%
55%
3%
3%
2,070
Other/don't know
50%
35%
7%
8%
545
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about government aid to the poor among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
43%
52%
4%
1%
3,282
Don't believe
23%
73%
3%
1%
2,070
Other/don't know
32%
55%
8%
6%
545
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about abortion among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
54%
43%
3%
3,282
Don't believe
87%
11%
2%
2,070
Other/don't know
68%
26%
7%
545
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about homosexuality among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
64%
29%
4%
3%
3,282
Don't believe
91%
7%
2%
1%
2,070
Other/don't know
68%
20%
7%
5%
545
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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Believe
56%
37%
6%
3,282
Don't believe
88%
9%
3%
2,070
Other/don't know
64%
24%
11%
545
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Views about environmental regulation among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
32%
65%
2%
2%
3,282
Don't believe
15%
82%
2%
1%
2,070
Other/don't know
24%
69%
4%
3%
545
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about human evolution among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in heaven
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say humans…
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Belief in Heaven
Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
28%
36%
5%
29%
3%
3,282
Don't believe
82%
7%
4%
6%
1%
2,070
Other/don't know
43%
19%
13%
20%
5%
545
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.